DNA and Mitosis Essay Questions
1. Describe the biochemical composition, structure, and replication of DNA. Discuss how
recombinant DNA techniques may be used to correct a point mutation.
2. Scientists seeking to determine which molecule is responsible for the transmission of
characteristics from one generation to the next knew that the molecule must (1) copy itself
precisely, (2) be stable but able to be changed, and (3) be complex enough to determine the
organism’s phenotype.
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Explain how DNA meets each of the three criteria stated above.
Describe experimental evidence used to determine that DNA is the hereditary material.
Name the scientists associated with each evidence along with their experiments
3. Discuss the process of cell division in animals. Include a description of mitosis and
cytokinesis, and of the other phases of the cell cycle. Do not include meiosis.
4. Sam Rhine discussed numerous things during his lecture. Using the last part of his lecture,
what do you think medicine will look like in 20 years? Make sure you describe the processes
and advancements that he discussed as well as give your own educated opinion.